CM1 1DE is a lively urban neighbourhood on High Street, 0.5km from Chelmsford in Chelmsford. Administratively it sits within Moulsham and Central ward and the Chelmsford constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a eat, drink and be merry zone — areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 29 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 75% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 34% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Chelmsford. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (317 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for CM1 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00180469 (shared with 63 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH STREET, CM1 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CM1 1DE.
192
29
£ 0 /yr
75%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CM1 1DE is a young, economically active community — 75% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 29, signalling strong graduate retention. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CM1 1DE. The average age is 29.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near CM1 1DE are high at 317 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Cathedral Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Chelmsford
Our Lady Immaculate Catholic Primary School
Trinity Road Primary School
Oaklands Infant School
King Edward VI Grammar School, Chelmsford
Maltese Road Primary School
Chelmsford County High School for Girls
Moulsham Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- Bassment0.7 km
- HMV0.2 km
- Hotel Chocolat Retail Limited0.3 km
- Marks & Spencer0.1 km
- Next0.3 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Golden Fleece0.5 km
- Radio City Social0.7 km
- The Ale House0.7 km
- The Original Plough0.7 km
- Bar 70.2 km
- + 33 more
Restaurant, Cafe
142 nearby- Falafel Sun0.1 km
- Baan Noodle0.4 km
- Chelmsford Theatre Workshop0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- + 137 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Isos Home Foods Grocery0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- McColls Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Happy Gourmet0.7 km
- Jerk Station0.8 km
- Mooboo Bubble Tea0.1 km
- Peking Hors D'ouvre0.8 km
- Pizza 450.8 km
- + 40 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Travelodge0.7 km
- The County Hotel1.0 km
- Saracens Head Hotel (The Garrison)0.2 km
- Boswell House Hotel0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chelmsford0.6 km
- Ingatestone9.6 km
- Hatfield Peverel9.7 km
Bus Stops
- H & M0.1 km
- H & M0.1 km
- H & M0.1 km
- High Chelmer0.1 km
- Job Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CM11DE · Data under Open Government Licence